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Old 04-20-2014, 10:47 PM
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Looking for Sword

A friend is in the market for a good quality sword. He asked me about a maker he heard of, I did some research and it was disappointing. I suggested he ask Jim Hrisoulas, but Jim has some issues going on and is unable to take orders.

So I throw it out to TKN: Where would you go for a quality sword?


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Old 04-21-2014, 09:57 AM
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What is His Budget, What does he intend on doing with it , we need more info .


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Right off the top of my head I'd suggest Michael Pikula... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Micha...71965196223148


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Old 04-21-2014, 10:40 PM
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I haven't got a lot of info. There are usually reasons for him to do these things quietly. I'm not going to act as middleman on the deal, but just getting him some people to deal with.

The guy has bought a number of custom knives before from various makers - including several who post here - and usually they are for gifts for people who he holds in some esteem, and it takes a lot to earn that. I'll say he's willing to pay what it's worth. What he's looking for is something of quality - not the mall ninja stuff. That's why Hrisoulas came to my mind.


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Old 04-23-2014, 09:57 PM
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Seriously NOBODY knows a swordmaker that you are willing to recommend?!?

Ouch!

Hard times on TKN.


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Seriously NOBODY knows a swordmaker that you are willing to recommend?!?

Ouch!

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Have you checked with Mr. Pikula as I suggested? For a European style sword he will be hard to beat. Someone who does some fine Eastern style swords would be Kevin (The Professor) of www.professorsforge.com


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My apologies, GHEzell, somehow I missed your earlier post. Thanks!


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Rick - if he is looking for an 18th Century/early 19th Century sword check out Kyle Willyard's excellent work
http://www.olddominionforge.com/about.html

and he can have Wick Ellerbe do a proper sheath for it as well................


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Old 04-25-2014, 02:19 PM
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Thanks Chuck!

In case you wondered, it's a mutual friend of ours.

Good to know he's still kicking - I'm going to have something for him in the next couple of months if I can get past the back orders........


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Someone else to consider would be Jeff Helmes, he does some beautiful work in the early medieval style...


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